Careers

 

Rhodes Boutique is a wonderful collection of ladies apparel, accessories, bridal, hostess, and baby gifts, featuring home decor as well as offering personal and corporate embroidery services and graphic design. 

Positive Attitude, Strong Work Ethic, and Punctuality are required. Strong Computer and Communication skills needed. Retail Experience a plus. 

Interested in joining the Rhodes Boutique team? Applications may be requested by emailing caroline@rhodesboutique.com or in person.

Current openings: 

Sales Manager - Rhodes Boutique

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Store

About Rhodes

Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home & Gift are Charleston’s destination for timeless style, thoughtful gifting, and Lowcountry hospitality. Our stores bring together carefully curated collections of fashion, home décor, and luxury gifts, all with a personal touch. We pride ourselves on creating memorable shopping experiences and meaningful connections with our customers, both in store and online.

Position Overview

The Sales Manager is a hands-on retail leader responsible for driving sales performance, inspiring the team, and delivering an elevated, hospitality-driven customer experience at Rhodes Boutique. This role oversees daily floor operations, leads team development, and ensures that merchandising, service standards, and store presentation consistently reflect the Rhodes brand.

With a passion for people, style, and authentic hospitality, the Sales Manager creates an environment where customers feel welcomed and cared for, and where team members feel supported, confident, and empowered to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sales Leadership: Drive daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for both stores. Analyze performance metrics and develop strategies to maximize results. Model exceptional selling, styling, and clienteling on the sales floor. Ensure optimal floor coverage, service speed, and customer priority at all times.

  • Team Management & Development: Coach, motivate, and develop sales associates and stylists through hands-on training and clear expectations. Lead daily huddles and walkthroughs to align the team. Support recruitment, onboarding, and continued development of new hires.

  • Customer Experience: Uphold a warm, service-first environment rooted in Southern hospitality. Handle customer needs and escalations with professionalism and care. Lead clienteling initiatives, including outreach, VIP styling, and event engagement. Maintain store appearance and ensure all associates uphold service standards.

  • Merchandising & Floor Execution: Support floor sets, seasonal transitions, and visual merchandising across both stores. Ensure all fixtures, tables, and zones are stocked, sized, and organized. Communicate selling trends and inventory opportunities to leadership. Uphold an elevated, always-ready store presentation.

  • Operations & Inventory: Assist with inventory flow, adjustments, transfers, receiving, and stockroom organization. Support e-commerce pickups, holds, and special orders. Ensure accurate POS execution, client capture, and adherence to store policies.

  • Event Support: Support the strategy and execution of in-store events including trunk shows, annual shopping events, etc. 

Qualifications

  • 2 or more years of retail leadership or keyholder experience, preferably in specialty or boutique environments.

  • Strong selling, styling, and clienteling skills with a passion for exceptional customer service.

  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

  • Strong attention to detail with a love for merchandising and presentation.

  • Comfortable with Shopify POS, inventory management systems, and basic retail reporting (a plus).

  • Passion for fashion, leadership, and community involvement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Warm, personable, and genuinely customer-focused.

  • Organized, reliable, and committed to follow-through.

  • A natural coach and culture-builder.

  • Creative, proactive, and solutions oriented.

  • Enthusiastic about style, service, and helping a beloved Charleston brand continue to grow.

 

 

 

Marketing & Social Media Manager

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Store

About Rhodes

Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home & Gift are Charleston’s destination for timeless style, thoughtful gifting, and Lowcountry hospitality. Our stores bring together carefully curated collections of fashion, home décor, and luxury gifts, all with a personal touch. We pride ourselves on creating memorable shopping experiences and meaningful connections with our customers, both in store and online.

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Marketing & Social Media Manager to join our team full-time in Charleston. This role will lead all marketing efforts for both Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home & Gift, including social media, print and digital advertising, in-store signage, media relations, and seasonal campaigns.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—someone who can develop ideas, execute them beautifully, and bring the Rhodes brand to life across every touchpoint. You’ll collaborate closely with ownership and leadership to plan, create, and manage marketing initiatives that drive awareness, traffic, and sales for both stores.

Key Responsibilities

  • Content Strategy & Creation: Plan, capture, and curate engaging photo and video content for social media, advertising, and in-store displays that reflect the Rhodes aesthetic and brand voice.

  • Social Media Management: Oversee content calendars, posting schedules, and community engagement for both Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home & Gift across all platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.).

  • Brand Consistency: Ensure visual and verbal consistency across all marketing materials, both digital and print.

  • In-Store & Print Marketing: Design and manage production of in-store signage, event posters, promotional materials, and print advertisements using Canva or similar tools.

  • Media & Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with local media, influencers, and brand partners; coordinate press features and collaborations.

  • Campaigns & Events: Plan and execute seasonal marketing campaigns and support in-store events through creative promotion and on-site content capture.

  • Analytics & Reporting: Monitor social and marketing performance, providing insights and recommendations for growth.

  • Team & Collaboration: Work closely with store leadership and staff to ensure marketing initiatives align with business goals and customer experience. Provide guidance and supervision to any marketing assistants, interns, or collaborators to maintain brand standards and support project execution.

  • General Marketing Oversight: Manage miscellaneous marketing projects and requests that arise seasonally or as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 2–4 years of experience in marketing, retail, or social media management.

  • Strong photography, videography, and graphic design skills; ability to create both digital and print-ready materials.

  • Proficient in social media management tools (Meta Business Suite, Later, Canva, etc.).

  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.

  • Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Familiarity with Charleston’s retail and influencer community is a plus.

  • Must be available for occasional evening or weekend events.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Join a creative, supportive, and community-minded team.

  • Be part of a locally loved brand that values hospitality and connection.

  • Opportunity to lead marketing for two established retail destinations rooted in Charleston, serving customers nationwide!

 

 

 

 

Sales Associates and Assistants 

Location: Rhodes Boutique | Charleston, SC

Rhodes Boutique is looking for warm, stylish, and service-minded individuals to join our team as Sales Associates. If you love helping people feel confident and cared for, enjoy curating beautiful fashion, and thrive in a collaborative retail environment, this could be the perfect fit.

As a Sales Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering the thoughtful, elevated experience our customers have come to love—whether that’s helping someone find the perfect gift, styling a new look, or simply offering a kind smile and genuine conversation.

 

 

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver outstanding customer service with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail

  • Create a welcoming and personalized experience for every customer

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-merchandised sales floor

  • Support daily store operations, including restocking, gift wrapping, and running the register

  • Stay informed on product lines, new arrivals, and in-store events

  • Collaborate with your teammates to meet sales goals and support each other throughout the day

  • Contribute to a positive store environment where customers and coworkers feel valued

 

 

What You Bring

  • At least 1 year of retail or customer service experience

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail

  • A natural ability to connect with people and offer thoughtful, helpful service

  • Confidence using basic math and point-of-sale systems

  • A collaborative spirit—you love being part of a team and stepping in where needed

  • Flexibility to work a retail schedule, including some weekends and holidays

  • Physical ability to stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift

 

 

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Rhodes Boutique, we believe in style with heart. We’ve built a reputation for not only curating beautiful pieces, but for making people feel seen and celebrated. As part of our team, you’ll grow your retail skills, develop lasting customer relationships, and be part of something special.